Plasma Center Nurse – LPN

Takeda • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The Plasma Center Nurse serves as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The nurse works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The position requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations, adherence to BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and center-level support for environmental, health and safety (EHS).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
• Current LPN or LVN license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Meet the basic IV therapy requirements of the state of licensure.
• Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for a BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when unacceptable findings must be provided to donors or when medical or technical guidance is needed, including on donor safety and eligibility.
• Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required; follow EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
• Provide center-level support for environmental, health and safety (EHS).

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement benefits.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED